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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,642.80, 1,145,172.60 and 230,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,642.80, 1,145,172.60 and 230,986.80 is: 346,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,642.80 : 1,145,172.60 = 230,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,642.80/1,145,172.60 = 230,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,642.80x = 1,145,172.60 × 230,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,642.80x = 264,519,754,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,519,754,321.68/763,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,392.00

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